Kumho Izen RV KC15

The Kumho Izen RV KC15 is a High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

Tire review data from 5 tire reviews averaging 73% over 58,500 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 8th.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 76%
Road Feedback 66%
Handling 60%
Wear 68%
Comfort 74%
Buy again 82%
Snow Grip 90%
Ice Grip 60%

First On MarketJune 2008
Wheel Size16 - 20"
Width225 - 275mm
Profile40 - 70
Rolling ResistanceC - D
Wet GripD - D
Noise (dB)71 - 73
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Izen RV KC15 is ranked 6th of 6 Winter High Performance tires.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

8th

Average Result

8th

Latest Tire Test Results

2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test
8th of 9 tires
  • Low rolling resistance, good comfort, cheap
  • Low lateral stability on snow, weak results in the wet
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2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test
8th of 8 tires
  • very cheap winter tires, good on snow, very low rolling resistance.
  • Very poor wet grip, spongy ride in dry conditions, poor aquaplaning resistance.
  • Not recommended.
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2014 Tire Tests

2010 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
225/70R16 107 H XLDD72
255/70R16 111 HDD72
17 inch
265/65R17 116 H XLCD73
275/65R17 115 HCD72
19 inch
225/55R19 99 HDD71
20 inch
275/45ZR20 110 W XLDD73
275/40ZR20 106 W XLDD73
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Top 3 Kumho Izen RV KC15 Reviews

Given 81% while driving a Toyota Landcruiser (265/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
We have these tires on both our 4x4s, specifically an Audi A6 all-road and a Toyota Landcruiser, driven predominantly on country roads with occasional motorway journeys. Very pleased with performance, braking, and grip in ice /snow. Road noise no worse than original summer tires, and wear is very even, the tires are much more resilient than expected (in fact, we haven't bothered putting the summer tires back on). I plan to put these on my new Landcruiser for the forthcoming winter.
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2016
Given 77% while driving a Hyundai 2011 Santa Fe CM 4x4 (235/60 R18) on mostly country roads for 28,000 easy going miles
Tested many times on different kinds of snow and always performed very well. The traction with AWD is surprisingly good and allows very secure pretty fast driving. Always safe on snowy descents, where the weight of the vehicle is your worst enemy, because the sideways behavior is reasonably grippy. Still have 4,5 mm after 28000 miles. One more winter and they're over.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on April 7, 2024
Given 80% while driving a Dodge Journey (225/65 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Absolutely perfect tires for temperatures bellow 7°C. Confident on dry and wet road. Breaking and handling are exquisite. As it concerns snow performance - the best winter SUV tires for deep snow, snow-covered asphalt and ice. No compromise with winter traction. Noise comfort is surprisingly good having in mind the lable that claimed they are very noisy tires. Hardly hear them bellow 100 km/h. Michelin and Continental winter tires with their commercial campaigns just seem ridiculous. They are more expensive in a way they cannot live up to their higher price in terms of winter performance. I claim the Kumho KC 15 are even better in the snow and ice.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2017
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Given 79% while driving a Land Rover Freelander 2 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Very good tire in the snow, i have driven through upto 2 feet with no issues at all. Good grip in the wet and dry, far quieter and better ride that my summer continetal tires. Cant say to much about the wear rate as i have only driven about 500 miles on them. All in all a very good winter tire which i would buy again.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2010